Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience

Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience

By Dr. Caroline BuzankoParentingKids & Family
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Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience episodes

  • 212. What if kids could outsmart their anxious thoughts?

    Kids don’t just feel emotions—they also create stories about what those emotions mean. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline focuses on cognitive appraisal and emotional metacognition.


    You’ll learn how children interpret events, how automatic “henchmen thoughts” fuel anxiety and meltdowns, and why teaching kids to appraise situations differently can build resilience. From detective games to thought logs to chain breakers, this episode is packed with playful, practical tools to help kids spot unhelpful thinking traps, reframe them, and act in ways that reflect their values.


    This conversation will help you guide them beyond “just breathe” into truly flexible, values-based thinking.


    Homework Ideas

    • Emotion Detective Game: Use clues (body signs, thoughts, triggers) to uncover what an emotion is trying to say. Ask, “Is this thought a clue or a trick?”
    • Thought–Feeling–Action Chart: 4 columns — What happened? / What did I think? / What did I feel/do? / What else could I think or do?
    • Comic Strip Appraisals: Kids draw a situation, then fill in thought bubbles and alternative thoughts. This makes invisible thinking visible.
    • Matching Cards: Mix “Event,” “Thought,” and “Emotion” cards. Kids match different combos to see how thoughts change feelings.
    • Chain Breakers: Practice interrupting automatic thought → behavior loops with alternative responses (“When I feel ____, I will try ____”).
    • Values Journal: Teens list what matters to them, then reflect: “Did my response move me toward or away from my values?”


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    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    50 min
  • 211. Are we rushing kids out of emotions they actually need?

    Kids don’t always slam doors or shout when emotions overwhelm them. Sometimes the signs are quieter—flat energy, withdrawal, or a heavy sadness that feels impossible to shift.


    In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explores the “low-energy” emotions that often get misunderstood: loneliness, sadness, disappointment, boredom, confusion, embarrassment, regret, guilt, and shame.


    You’ll learn how each of these emotions sends a signal about a child’s deeper needs, why rushing to “cheer them up” backfires, and practical ways to respond with presence and connection. These quieter feelings carry just as much meaning as anger or anxiety. The goal isn’t to fix them—it’s to help kids feel safe enough to sit with them, learn from them, and eventually find their way through.


    Homework Ideas:

    • Create connection rituals: a bedtime check-in, a morning high-five, or weekly “just us” time.
    • Encourage journaling or drawing when kids feel any emotion. This gives emotions a safe outlet.
    • Use emotion coaching scripts:
    • “It makes sense you feel disappointed—this mattered to you.”
    • “Everyone makes mistakes. What can we learn from this one?”
    • “Boredom is your brain asking for something meaningful—what could you explore?”
    • Provide open-ended opportunities (art supplies, building materials, role play) to turn boredom into curiosity.
    • Model healthy shame repair: Share your own small mistakes, show how you recover, and affirm that worth is never on the line.


    🛠️ Be sure to grab the emotional literacy workbook https://korulearninginstitute.kit.com/emotionaliteracy

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko

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    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/

    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    30 min
  • 210. How do we help kids handle big emotions with confidence?

    In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline discusses the high-energy, often “unpleasant” emotions that kids struggle with — the stormy ones like anxiety, anger, frustration, and overwhelm.


    These emotions aren’t problems to fix or behaviours to shut down. They’re signals, calling for safety, connection, fairness, or skill support.


    Listen in to learn how to:

    • Recognize behaviours as the tip of the iceberg — with deeper emotions underneath
    • Support kids in pausing before reacting, so they can ride the emotional wave without drowning in it
    • Teach grounding, movement, and self-coaching tools that keep the self-regulating prefrontal cortex online
    • Reframe frustration, envy, and jealousy into opportunities for growth and resilience
    • Understand resentment as a warning of unspoken boundaries and unmet needs


    Instead of teaching kids to suppress or escape emotions, this episode shows how to help them tolerate, explore, and grow through them — building self-awareness, confidence, and lasting emotional resilience.


    “When we rush to fix a child’s emotion, we send the message that the feeling itself is unsafe. But when we sit with them — quietly, patiently, without solving — we teach that emotions are just part of being human. The goal isn’t to feel better right away. It’s to get better at feeling.”


    🛠️ Be sure to grab the emotional literacy workbook https://korulearninginstitute.kit.com/emotionaliteracy


    Homework Ideas

    • Pause Practice: Teach kids to notice a big feeling without reacting. Use phrases like: “Let’s let this feeling be here for a bit.”
    • Frustration Flip: When kids feel stuck, guide them to ask: “What’s another way to try this?” Normalize frustration as a sign their brain is learning.
    • Assertive Anger Scripts: Practice “I feel… when… I need…” statements to channel anger into boundary-setting instead of explosions.
    • Overwhelm Sort: With schoolwork or chores, use a “must-do / can-wait / let-go” list to reduce overload.
    • Jealousy Rituals: Create consistent 1:1 connection rituals to strengthen security and belonging.
    • Resentment Reset: Teach kids (and model yourself) how to say no, set boundaries, and release built-up frustration with journaling or conversations.

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/

    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    25 min
  • 209. How can excitement help kids learn—and when does it tip into chaos?

    In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explores the often-overlooked role of pleasant emotions in self-regulation. From the high-energy buzz of excitement and joy to the quiet calm of contentment and gratitude, she unpacks what these feelings signal, the needs behind them, and how adults can guide children to channel them in healthy ways.


    Learn how excitement fuels motivation but can tip into dysregulation without support, why pride is a powerful pro-social emotion, and how gratitude and love deepen connection and resilience. Caroline shares practical strategies that help kids strengthen their emotional awareness and regulation skills.


    Learn actionable tools to nurture children’s motivation, curiosity, and sense of belonging while reinforcing the “rest stops” of calm and contentment that every child needs.


    Homework Ideas


    Help kids learn to:

    Channel excitement:

    • Use countdown calendars, planning rituals, or physical play to help kids release energy safely.
    • Redirect silliness into storytelling, drawing, or creative outlets.


    Savour Joy:

    • Pause in the moment and ask: What feels good right now?
    • Create joy rituals: end-of-day reflections, photo sharing, or a family “joy jar.”


    Reinforce Pride:

    • Offer descriptive praise focused on effort, not outcomes.
    • Help kids create a “brag book” or journal for proud moments.


    Cultivate Curiosity:

    • Model open-ended questions (“I wonder…”).
    • Provide exploration opportunities—STEM kits, nature walks, disassembling old gadgets.


    Anchor Calm & Contentment:

    • Build quiet, screen-free downtime into daily routines.
    • Use grounding practices (breathing, mindfulness, cozy snuggles, weighted blankets).


    Encourage Gratitude & Love:

    • End the day with “3 things I’m grateful for.”
    • Practice small acts of kindness—thank-you notes, hugs, or helping tasks.


    🛠️ Be sure to grab the emotional literacy workbook https://korulearninginstitute.kit.com/emotionaliteracy

    Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh


    Follow Dr. Caroline

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/

    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/

    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    24 min
  • 208. How can we help kids understand their own emotional map?

    Decoding Emotions: Helping Kids Understand What They Feel—and Why


    Emotions aren't problems. They're messages. And when we teach kids how to read them, we give them a powerful tool for self-regulation, resilience, and connection.


    In this episode, Dr. Caroline breaks down the difference between emotions and feelings, explore how the body and brain work together during intense emotional moments, and show you how to use tools like emotion mapping, quadrant models, and weather metaphors to build emotional awareness in kids and teens.


    You’ll learn:

    • Why emotions are adaptive survival tools, not just meltdowns or moods
    • How to help kids identify the root needs underneath big behaviours
    • A breakdown of how to map emotional experiences with kids
    • Why a child’s “defiance” may actually be a nervous system response


    Plus, she introduces the four emotional quadrants (based on arousal and valence) and how to use this approach to tailor regulation strategies to what kids actually need—whether they’re storming, stuck, or shutting down.


    Be sure to get the emotional literacy workbook to get started!

    https://korulearninginstitute.kit.com/emotionaliteracy


    Homework Ideas:


    1. Emotion Mapping

    Have the child or teen walk through a recent emotional situation using the 6-part mapping model:

    • Situation (e.g., “Struggling to finish a homework assignment”)
    • Thoughts (e.g., “I’m so stupid,” “This is too hard”)
    • Feelings (e.g., Frustrated, Anxious, Overwhelmed)
    • Body Sensations (e.g., Tight chest, Shaky hands)
    • Impulses (e.g., Slam the book, Avoid the task)
    • Behaviours (e.g., Procrastinated, Gave up)

    Optional: Have them draw it out as a connected mind map to visualize the emotion cycle. Use arrows to show how one piece influenced another.


    2. Use Quadrant Mapping

    Introduce the Emotion Quadrants based on:

    • High vs. Low Energy (Arousal)
    • Pleasant vs. Unpleasant (Valence)


    Ask:

    “Where do you think you are in this chart right now?”

    Then match strategies to what they need:

    • 🌪 High energy, unpleasant = Movement or somatic tools
    • 🌧 Low energy, unpleasant = Connection or activation strategies


    3. Weather Mapping Feelings

    Ask:

    “If your emotions were weather right now, what would they be?”

    Then map feelings onto different weather types:

    • ☀️ Sun = Joy, Calm
    • 🌧 Rain = Sadness, Grief
    • 🌪 Storm = Anger, Fear
    • 💨 Wind = Curiosity, Nervousness
    • 🌫 Fog = Confusion, Overwhelm

    Helps externalize emotions and destigmatize them as natural, necessary, and manageable.

     

    4. Emotional Awareness Reflection Prompts

    Write or talk about:

    • “What did you feel in your body?”
    • “What thoughts were going through your mind?”
    • “What did you want to do—and what did you actually do?”
    • “What emotion do you think was underneath it all?”
    • “What did you need in that moment?”

    Helps increase emotional granularity, which improves regulation.

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    Follow Dr. Caroline

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/

    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko

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    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    28 min
  • 207. What is silent trauma and why does it stay hidden?

    In this powerful conversation, Dr. Caroline speaks with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali—clinical psychologist and trauma specialist—to unpack the idea of silent trauma—those unseen wounds from early childhood or minimized adult experiences that often go unacknowledged, but leave lasting emotional imprints.


    Together, they explore:

    • Why trauma doesn’t need a dramatic event to be real
    • How silent trauma shapes behavior, relationships, and emotional patterns
    • Why labeling and processing emotions is key to healing
    • How kids and adults can learn to recognize and manage their inner world through body awareness and grounding strategies
    • Practical steps for growing resilience, even when the past still lingers


    This episode is essential listening for anyone working with kids, navigating their own healing, or simply wanting to understand what sits beneath the surface.



    About Dr. Shahrzad Jalali


    Dr. Shahrzad Jalali is a licensed clinical psychologist with a deep passion for trauma resolution, emotional resilience, and relational healing. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of silent trauma—emotional wounds that often go unspoken but shape our behaviors, relationships, and well-being. Her work integrates psychoanalysis, somatic healing, and neuroscience to provide a holistic approach to mental health. She is currently working on her upcoming book, set to launch in 2025, which delves deeper into trauma healing and personal transformation.


    Website: https://www.drjalaliandassociates.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahrzad-jalali-psyd-2b547320/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/alignremedy/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Align-Remedy/61567336701015/

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    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    29 min
  • 206. Are kids being misdiagnosed when their bodies are just tired?

    Emotions don’t just “happen”—they’re built on signals from the body. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, we explore how affect—the body’s internal state—shapes what kids (and adults) feel, label, and act on. From blood sugar crashes that masquerade as anger, to dehydration that looks like anxiety, you’ll learn how body signals are often misread as emotional problems.


    Discover practical strategies to help children and teens decode their body’s “dashboard lights,” build emotional literacy, and prevent misdiagnosis of mood or behavior challenges. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or mental health professional, this episode will help you shift the way you support kids who seem dysregulated for “no reason.”


    Check out this video for kids to learn about their brain/body budget: https://youtu.be/yCxstApZsP0


    Homework Ideas


    ✅ Daily Body Budget Check-ins

    • Ask kids: “What’s your body telling you right now?”
    • Use body scan visuals (head, chest, stomach, muscles) to track signals.


    ✅ Battery Analogy

    • Print or draw a battery chart (100% → low power mode).
    • Have kids check their “charge level” before school, after school, and bedtime.


    ✅ Hydration + Snack Routine

    • Create a snack station with healthy, quick options.
    • Encourage kids to drink water at transitions (before school, after recess, after homework).


    ✅ Sleep Reset

    • Use a “sleep log” for one week to track bedtime, wake time, and energy.
    • Share the pattern with kids so they can see how rest affects mood.

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    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    20 min
  • 205. Are kids melting down because they don’t have the right words?

    In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline zeroes in on emotional literacy as an essential foundation of all self-regulation. From everyday behaviours to big emotional outbursts, the ability to name and understand emotions changes everything.

     

    Learn why kids often shut down, spiral, or explode when they don’t have the right words—and how to build their emotional vocabulary in ways that are playful, specific, and powerful.

     

    You’ll walk away with real-world tools and creative strategies to support kids at every stage.

     

    Learn what you need to help kids feel, name, and regulate emotions—so they can build confidence, connection, and resilience.

     

    Homework Ideas & Resources

     

    Daily Feelings Check-Ins

    Using a visual, like a feelings wheel or emojis, ask:

    ·      How do you feel right now?

    ·      How do you know?

    Resource: use the feels wheel, emotions list, or emojis in the emotional literacy resource book

     

    Build an Emotion Word Wall

    Start with basic categories (mad, sad, happy, scared). Then expand with synonyms and nuance (e.g., “annoyed,” “resentful,” “embarrassed,” “overwhelmed”). Ask kids to:

    ·      Sort words by intensity

    ·      Compare synonyms (What’s the difference between nervous and uneasy?)

    ·      Add new words they discover in books, music, or real life

     

    Emotion Detective Journal

    Each day, kids track:

    ·      One emotion they felt

    ·      What may have triggered it

    ·      What they noticed in their body, thoughts, and behaviour

    ·      What helped, what didn’t

    This supports emotional tracking and self-awareness over time.

      

    Check out the Emotional Literacy Resource to help you with each of these activities (https://korulearninginstitute.kit.com/emotionalliteracy) 

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    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    22 min
  • 204. What’s the difference between emotions, feelings, affect, and moods? (And why does it matter?)

    Emotions aren’t just “big feelings” — they’re information.


    In this episode of Overpowering Emotions Dr. Caroline breaks down the building blocks of affect, emotions, feelings, and moods to show why understanding the differences matters for kids’ self-regulation.


    Learn how the brain interprets emotional signals, why emotions guide survival and decision-making, and how pleasant and unpleasant emotions both play a role in resilience. You’ll walk away with a clearer map for helping children (and yourself) move from overwhelmed to informed by emotional experiences.


    Homework Ideas


    Boosting Pleasant Moods Journal: Each day, have kids write or draw one moment of pleasant emotions. Talk about how it gave them energy for learning or connecting.


    Behaviour vs Emotion Reflection: When a child engages in a behaviour, separate it from emotion: “It makes sense your body wanted to slam the door when you were angry. Anger’s job is to protect. Let’s find another way to do that.”


    Brain Mapping: Help kids recognize the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and show how their brain can be “rewired” to respond differently over time.

    • Draw (or print) a simple brain with two key parts labeled:
    • Amygdala = “Alarm System” (sometimes right, sometimes glitchy)
    • Prefrontal Cortex = “Wise Coach” (helps calm the alarm with reason and practice)


    • Explain: “When something scary or stressful happens, the amygdala sets off the alarm

    before you even think. Your prefrontal cortex can calm it down—but only if you

    practice sending it the right messages. We’re going to map how your brain

    reacts, and then practice rewiring it.”


    • Map a Real-Life Situation: On a piece of paper, draw four columns:
    • Trigger / Situation (“What happened? What set off the alarm?”)
    • Thoughts (“What was running through your mind?”)
    • Feelings / Body Signals (“What did your body do?” Racing heart? Sweaty palms? Stomach ache?)
    • Actions / Behaviors (“What did you do next? Did you avoid, yell, freeze, or something else?”)

    Have kids fill them in whenever they experienced strong emotions. Guide with

    prompts like: “When did your amygdala set off the alarm this week?”


    • Connect the dots:
    • Show how actions (like avoidance) may have made the amygdala stronger (“see, I was right, that was dangerous!”).
    • Show how helpful actions (like staying in the situation, using calming skills, or reframing a thought) send the opposite message (“actually, this wasn’t dangerous, I can handle it”).
    • Draw arrows to make a cycle diagram: Trigger → Thoughts → Feelings → Actions → Amygdala Response
    • Ask: “Did your brain get tricked into making the cycle worse, or did your brain start learning it could handle it?”
    • Practice rewiring the brain: For each mapped example, add a new column called: “Rewire Response” (What could I think, feel, or do differently next time to help my brain learn I can handle it?)
    • Examples:
    • Thought: “This is panic, but I can ride it out.”
    • Action: “Instead of leaving, I’ll stay one more minute.”
    • Feeling: “I might still feel scared, but it doesn’t mean I’m in danger.”
    • Reflect & Track Progress: At the end of the week, ask:
    • “When did your prefrontal cortex win this week?”
    • “What did your amygdala learn?”
    • “What cycle do you want to rewire next?”

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    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    31 min
  • 203. How can peer influence boost self-regulation in teens?

    Teen years are a time of big feelings, strong peer influence, and still-developing self-control. 


    In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explores how peers can be powerful allies in helping kids and teens strengthen self-regulation. 


    From co-regulation strategies and group skill-building to peer mentoring and conflict resolution practice, discover how friendships and social dynamics can support emotional growth. Find practical ways to harness peer influence in building resilience, impulse control, and healthy relationships.


    Homework Ideas:

    • Emotion Labeling Practice: Encourage kids to name their feelings daily (use a chart or journal).
    • Peer Role-Play: Pair kids with peers or siblings to practice handling conflicts, giving space for respectful disagreement.
    • Shared Problem-Solving: Present a real-world challenge and have kids brainstorm solutions together, discussing which strategies help regulate emotions.
    • Self-Regulation Coaching Pairs: Set up peer partners who check in with each other on goals, frustrations, and coping tools.
    • Celebrating Success: Create a system (classroom board, home chart, or group circle time) where kids recognize when peers used self-regulation strategies well.

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko

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    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzanko

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/

    Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

    Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

    Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


    Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

    19 min

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